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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

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Fiction Fiction Classics Religion & Spirituality

by Jeanette Winterson

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3.75 (35.1K ratings)
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description 176 pages

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 35.1K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 176 pages.

About Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Alternate cover edition for 9780802135162This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts.At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender,Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.

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Author Jeanette Winterson
Published 1985
Pages 176
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Religion & Spirituality
Average Rating 3.75 / 5.00
Total Ratings 35,082

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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35.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.75, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.75
This Book
3.99
Classics Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit worth reading?

Based on 35.1K reader ratings, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit?

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit was written by Jeanette Winterson. It was first published in 1985.

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